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Thanks for the input, but I can assure you any and all arguments have already been made (and lost). In the interest of domestic tranquility, the handyman abides. In the meantime, the most obvious possible solutions smacked me in the face while I was researching the same topic on another...

Hello all, I have a random question: Can I mount/use a regular DVD player vertically? (Transport tray would move left to right, disc would be vertical) (Or tray moving up/down would be OK too, if its somehow "better") Reason: My wife and I are expecting our first baby, and in preparing...

Unfortunately yes, everything is drywalled and finished. Plus, the house is old enough that I think we may not even have the I-beam joists like you have in your picture there... (not certain though, and not that it matters...).

OK, so I think I know the answer to this, but want to ask those with more experience. Is it "sorta bad" or "REALLY BAD" to be running a projector power cord and the video signal cables (S-Vid & Component, for now) right next to each other? I know its one of those "things to be avoided if...

This is the first I've looked at the industrial plasmas. I have to say, I really like the idea of the interchangeable input boards. Want to upgrade to HDMI? No problem. Spiffy. Just had a thought: Could you replace one of the existing input boards with a SECOND HDMI or component interface...

Yeah, I've definitely considered that. Its one of the reasons I've been so worried about permit issues. If I'm going to spend the money to make sure it doesn't leak wicked sound, I don't want my investment at risk. Also, while its tons bigger than my current space, I still think its a small...

Quick follow up: We're now in escrow on the house! I've done a bunch of research and have contacts for folks who can help get the shed permitted, should I elect that route. Costs aren't trivial, but I think it would be better to pay them and have the structure be fully legal than to risk...

Cool. Wife and I will close on a new home in July, and we'll have a whole new family room to furnish. I'll start working on the wife right away! ;-)

There are quite a few variables when it comes to selecting screens, and even though I've been a Front PJ user for years, I'm only aware of some of them. (1) Screen Material - Various levels of reflective gain, brightness, black levels, and even viewing angle are directly affected by the...

You probably need to do a little more research in to your TiVo situation over in the DVR forum, but Series 2's can't be used in "VCR" mode. The old Series 1's could be used this way without a subscription, but the Series 2s are pretty limited in terms of what you can do without the TiVo...

I like them, and I actually think the WAF on these would be higher than on a lot of HT seating we've seen. My wife has a strong hatred for the puffy "overstuffed" look. If these are available in any sort of brown leather, we might have a winner for our new theater... (assuming we close on the...

At the time I was making this decision (about 2 years ago), I found the brightness of any RPTVs (other than CRT) to be insufficient for the lighting in my living room during the DAYTIME. My solution was to keep my 32" CRT Direct-view for daylight TV watching, and to supplement with a...

Unfortunately in this case the shed (and all of the property aside from the driveway) is in the backyard, with only a footpath around the side of the house. This is true SoCal suburbia... I appreciate the out of the box suggestions, though. Every off the wall idea is another potential winner...

Yeah, it might be a slightly different decision here in SoCal. You're absolutely right about the problems of having the theater be outside the home. I'm weighing the same things right now. I'm asking myself if my wife and I are really going to pour ourselves a drink, walk outside, open up a...

My agent and I are looking into that right now. The ordinances are certainly older than the structure, so no luck there. There's some thought that rather than tear down the structure I might have the option to bring it up to code instead, which wouldn't be so bad, especially if I do it...

Yes, I've now discovered the "mini split" or ductless AC system and several threads about them. I was not using the best search keywords the first time I looked, since I was just looking for "AC" in general. From what I've gleaned, it sounds like the split systems are much quieter than the...

So my wife and I have made an offer to purchase a home here in town. Among the nice features of this home is that the previous owner has installed a 20'x12' "shed" in the back yard. He's been using it as his workshop for the last 12 years, I'm thinking it would make a decent home theater space...

I'm no expert, but my take: 1) Neither of the projectors you mentioned are true-HD capable. They will have to downconvert an HD signal to fit the available resolution. For a true HD projector, you'd want at least 720 lines of vertical resolution (so you can display 720p without scaling, get...

OK, been pretty busy so I haven't been watching much TV, so I haven't been able to play with this too much. Here's what I've found: 1) Buzz is not actually through the SPEAKERS. It actually seems to be coming from inside the unit itself. Maybe a transformer going bad? 2) The ONE time...

Wierd. I ordered mine on the 20th, but I got my shipping notification last week (2/4). Still haven't seen my box yet, though... I wonder if they're processing in batches or something. Like just taking a couple hundred orders from around a given timeframe and processing them together or...

On the other hand, it was a perennial favorite on the low-buck TV channels for a while (USA, Comedy Central, etc.) so its audience has definitely grown slowly but surely. Can't go anywhere now without someone in my office not "getting it" whenever I say something is "a moral imperative"...

Late reply, but I don't come in this section very often. I recently bought a Projector/Screen/Movies bundle from TVA. It was an advertised bundle they listed here on the forum, and the deal was very smooth. In particular, I was impressed that I ordered the bundle the Friday before...

Admittedly, I don't have a lot of experience with the SciAtlanta boxes, but MORE THAN ONE WEEK OF SHOWS causes problems? WEAK! Even before upgrading our TiVos, we routinely had MONTHS of shows backed up. (Wife likes to record movies "just in case" we ever watch them...).

To answer some of your other questions: We have a 32" TV and surround system in our living room. For "movie nights" we use an Epson Home 10+ projector with an 80" Da-Lite pop-UP screen. The screen pops up from its tube sitting on the floor. This makes it easy to put away, and most...

Hey everyone, hope someone can help me diagnose a problem I'm having recently with my Pioneer VSX-D509S receiver. Periodically (but not always), after the receiver has been on for some time, I get a buzz or hum throught the speakers. Based on all of the searching/reading I've done through...

See, that's why I love westerns. I'm not saying the MOVIES are simple, just that usually the SETUP for whatever conflict is going on is usually simple. That you can take something as basic as: "4 guys are free-grazing their cattle in pastureland near a town. The local big-time rancher doesn't...

Eww... I was just getting excited because I got my shipping notification, but I certainly don't want it showing up with any HOLES in it! To keep the data flowing: Ordered 12/20, got shipping notification 2/4 (6 1/2 weeks)

I can't believe no one has mentioned "Silverado" yet! My favorite western. I usually have to put on a stiff-brimmed stetson to sit down and watch this one! Beautiful scenery, a (literally) all-star cast, and good intricacy and backstory make for a fantastic and fun film, despite the...

Ditto for me. I called the number about two or three weeks ago and got the mailer envelope at the end of last week. Promptly sent the discs, and now I'm waiting on the new copies. Call the call center ASAP, just to get the ball rolling. You don't need much info for the phone call...

Eric, this place has a nice selection: http://www.thejungles.com/cdapcab.html We're just getting ready to order a pair of the "Card Catalog" style cabinets, #456W I don't have the link with me, but I think we found the same unit at a different place that was slightly more $ but free...